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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was revealed 2 years after the WX70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the QX30 scores against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony WX70

 QX30 WX70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony QX30

 WX70 QX30 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony WX70

 QX30 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 has exterior measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the QX30 and the WX70.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and WX70.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher QX30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
65
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2012-01-30
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $348 $242